November 17, 2014
Storm Windows: Cost-Efficient Energy Savers    

Cold weather is upon us, and soon many households will be feeling the heat. Perhaps not so much IN their homes, but those energy bills will be heating up! According to a report* from the US. Department of Energy (DOE), approximately 40% of U.S. homes have single-pane windows, which are inherently inefficient, and poor insulators. This can result in big heat losses out the windows. But it's possible to reduce these losses, at a relatively low cost, by installing low-emissivity (low-e) storm windows.

You can help homeowners turn big energy losses into big gains.  
Additional Insulation at a Significantly Lower Cost
Here are a few stunning facts from the DOE report:
  • Windows are a major source of heating losses and gains in residential buildings. Despite this fact, approximately 40% of U.S. homes have single-pane windows, which are inherently inefficient, and poor insulators.
  • Over the last decade, the installation of low-emissivity (low-e) double-pane windows has largely been limited to new housing and major remodeling projects.
  • Storm windows can provide added insulation at a reasonable price.
  • It is estimated that over 800,000 storm windows are sold annually in the United States. However most are clear glass and do not include a low-e coating for additional insulating performance.
  • The installation of low-e storm windows is estimated to reduce heating and cooling consumption by 12 to 33% in residential homes.

Do your customers know these facts?  

If more homeowners knew about the great opportunity they have with storm windows, your sales of this product line could have a "big gain" too.
Window of Opportunity!
Storm Window Low-e storm windows from ProVia provide a great opportunity for your business because they give homeowners a lot of energy bang for their buck. In addition to energy savings, ProVia's storm windows provide the following:
  • Custom-built to your specifications
  • Constructed of heavy-duty, extruded aluminum for long life and structural integrity
  • Creates a dead air space that helps block energy transfer
  • Complement the home with 16 beautiful color choices
  • Customized architectural shapes are available in a wide variety of styles
When dealing with windows for existing and older homes, customization is often needed. At ProVia, that's our specialty.
For additional information, please don't hesitate to send me an email.  

 
 Wanda Angel,
Door & Window Brand Manager
  
* Source: 2013 June "Low-E Storm Windows:  Market Assessment and Pathways to Market Transformation" by KA Cort, Pacific Northwest National Laboratories and U.S. Department of Energy, PNNL-22565
 

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